Nessus
Nessus, a centaur on a long, eccentric orbit, discovered in 1993, is read in modern astrology as the centaur of abuse and the abuse of power, betrayal, the long karmic chains of harm handed down, and the place where, once faced, the cycle ends with you. Read Nessus by its sign, house, and aspects to find where this principle works in the chart.
Lean in — Work consciously with Nessus's theme of the misuse of power and the ending of harmful cycles where it falls.
Watch for — Dismiss Nessus as too obscure; its theme acts whether or not you name it.
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Sources
- Reinhart, To the Edge and Beyond: Saturn, Chiron, Pholus and the Centaurs (1996)Reads Nessus among the centaurs in modern astrology.
- Greene, Relating: An Astrological Guide to Living with Others on a Small Planet (1977)Frames Nessus as a distinct principle in the chart.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats Nessus as a minor body with a real signature.